Overview

Throughout this Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) Advanced Diploma from Fanshawe College students will also gain experience in safety practices, safety standards, technical writing and CAD prior to their co-op which provides the student with up to 16 months of paid co-op to apply and hone their hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge in the real world before they launch into their career within the industry. The Electrical Engineering Technology program will prepare graduates for jobs in growth areas of automation, network communications, electrical utilities/protection, process control, electronics and embedded systems.

Students will study electrical system design, automation, power generation/distribution and develop practical skills. Graduates will be skilled in AutoCAD, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, PLCs, motors, electronics, programming and industrial automation. Throughout the program, students will apply this knowledge in conjunction with the Canadian Electrical Code, workplace health and safety and project management applications. Additionally, students will enhance their interpersonal and communication skills.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 15.0303. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Electrical Engineering Technology program are very versatile and will fit right into an engineering design office with manufacturers of automated equipment or in the engineering departments of process industries such as steel, paper, plastic and chemical. Other opportunities exist with power utilities and computer and instrumentation manufacturers. Graduates generally work in design but may also be involved in technical sales, maintenance and supervision. Graduates of this program could choose to pursue a career as:

electrical instrumentation technologist
electrical designer
project manager
maintenance electrician
electrical controls technologist
field service technician
distribution system technologist
sales representative
engineering consultant
electrical power generation
utility operator
electrical distributor
equipment manufacturer
production engineer

Accreditation

This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Math

DC Electricity

Programming & Analytical Techniques

AC Electricity

Electronic Devices

Automation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 98 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with the following courses

- Grade 11 or 12 Physics

- Grade 12 Math with a minimum final grade of 65% and is one of the following:

- Grade 12 Math for College Technology (C)

- Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U) - preferred

- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U)

- Grade 12 Foundations for College Math (C)

Students who do not meet the admission requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrolment. Alternatively, applicants may choose to do the one-year Pre-Technology preparatory program that provides all the admission requirements for this program (minimum of 65% in Math is required).

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English

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Tuition Fees

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29408 CAD / year

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7229 CAD / year

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Living costs

London

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1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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